For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,917 students in Adams County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,120 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Adams County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, MS are Natchez Early College Co-lin, Mclaurin Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early College Co-lin
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Gr: 2-4 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Gr: PK-1 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Natchez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 492-6045
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 492-6045
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Instant Impact Global Prep
Charter School
319 Us 61 S
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 653-3709
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 653-3709
Gr: K-3 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Cottage Home Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Gr: 5-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
319 Seargent Prentiss Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 7-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, MS include Natchez Early College Co-lin, Mclaurin Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
11 public schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adams County include: Natchez Early College Co-lin vs. Natchez High School, Natchez High School vs. Natchez Early College Co-lin
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